why invest in real estate

Eden Crest Properties

Real estate investing is but one of a variety of investment options available. The stock market, mutual funds, dot-coms and all their cousins offer their individual promise.


Real estate investment is inherently stable over the long haul. Stocks tumble and dot-coms go belly up, but land does not go away, even though the market may fluctuate.

Appreciation
For years Sevier County, Tennessee, has shown a consistent rate of 6% annual appreciation in real estate values. This region's growing popularity has only strengthened this pattern.

Tax Advantages
Tax law offers strong tax advantages to those choosing to invest in real estate. One example is the 1031 like-kind exchange, where in certain cases an investor may defer the recognition of capital gains or losses due upon sale.